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Pearl District class features art of glass fusion
Photos and story by James Hill
PORTLAND, Ore. – Immerse yourself in the hip, fashion-forward atmosphere of the Pearl District while you learn one of its favorite artistic mediums. Portland Community College will offer Introduction to Fused Glass this summer – a hands-on, non-credit workshop that lets you create your own glass art pieces.Instructor Walt Barnett will offer students the basics to begin experimenting with fused glass: practice in cutting, breaking, using hand tools, and safety skills. Students will design and create a fused glass tile."This is a great opportunity to see the method behind many of the gorgeous glass pieces you see in galleries around the Pearl District,"says Ann Van Orman, PCC Community Education manager. The three-hour workshop will be offered from 6 to 9 p.m. two times this term: Thursday, June 26, and Thursday, Aug. 7. Both classes will be held at Gallery 33, 1400 N.W. Everett Street. Cost is $104.For more information, contact PCC Community Education at 503-614-7308.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »